Peninsula College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Port Angeles, WA (2026)
Port Angeles, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Port Angeles has a population of about 20,087. Median household income is $61,640 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $274,390 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Port Angeles
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Port Angeles. Distances are calculated from Port Angeles city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Port Angeles. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Olympic College
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Edmonds College
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Shoreline Community College
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Skagit Valley College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Port Angeles
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $124,200 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $83,150 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $274,390 |
| Nurse Midwife | $158,970 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $156,100 |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,180 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Port Angeles at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,087 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,640 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Port Angeles-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Sequim, WA – 16.9 mi away (20,330 pop)
- Oak Harbor, WA – 40.0 mi away (34,689 pop)
- Bremerton, WA – 52.4 mi away (214,549 pop)
- Bainbridge Island, WA – 53.3 mi away (24,404 pop)
- Mukilteo, WA – 55.1 mi away (21,462 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Port Angeles, WA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Port Angeles. The closest is Peninsula College in Port Angeles, WA (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Skagit Valley College (57.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Washington?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Washington are: Nurse Anesthetist ($274,390), Nurse Midwife ($158,970), Nurse Practitioner ($156,100). Wages for Port Angeles workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Sequim instead of Port Angeles?
Sequim, WA is 16.9 miles from Port Angeles and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Port Angeles an affordable place to study nursing?
Port Angeles’s median household income of $61,640 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Port Angeles while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.